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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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